Jumping for Joy

WARRIOR BLITZ 2021 HITS HIGH NOTES OF GIVING AND SERVING

By Debbie Baer, Executive Assistant to the Head of School/Advancement

Joy! As a noun it is a “feeling of great pleasure or happiness”, and as a verb, “rejoice”. Warrior Blitz 2021 had the feeling of joy this year. During the weeks of planning and preparation, the Blitz committee experienced great pleasure and happiness. They poured over every detail with joy. The actual week was also filled with a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. But in the end, it was REJOICE! You, the Warriorville family, helped us surpass our goal of $150,000 by leaps and bounds. You gave generously from your heart to support the mission of LRCA. And, we hope you derived a feeling of great pleasure or happiness in your giving. Think back to your youth. Do you remember playing on the playground and running and jumping? When you go to a park and see children running and jumping, you see so much joy in their faces. That joy is graciously given to us through our Lord Jesus. It is because of His joy given to us that we can give back with joy. Thank you for helping us kick off LRCA’s Annual Fund with Warrior Blitz. It is with joy we announce that $219,504.20 was donated to bless this school through Warrior Blitz. Now, that will make you jump for joy! Thank you Lord for your blessings upon Your school. Warrior Blitz is also about the joy of serving. Acts of kindness and engaging service projects blanketed the campus during the week’s festivities. Because of corporate sponsors who generously partnered with us, the cost of ALL of the events during Blitz week were covered. Pediatrics Plus has been the Warrior Blitz presenting sponsor for all seven years the fundraiser has been conducted. Additionally, Thrivent Financial and Northshore Golf Range contributed to the week of fun. Blitz Chairperson Megan Garrison, along with PTF President Suzanne Waters, and PTF President-elect Stacey Knoernschild, led the team with deep passion, love and JOY for LRCA.

The Advancement Team/Warrior Blitz Committee are committed to being good stewards of all resources. Much of the annual marketing materials are recycled and repurposed. LRCA’s Fine Arts Department uses the vinyl and foam board signage for class supplies. This year’s were put to beautiful use as paint drop cloths and giant gift tags to be incorporated into “The Gifts of Christmas: An Advent Immersive Art Experience” that was displayed on the grounds in front of the Welcome Center at Christmas time.